Set
in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in perfetly with
its surrounding hillside landscape. The accent here is on the
Masai people and the fabulous wealth of wildlife, birdlife,
and natural flora to be found in the fabled Masai Mara Game
Reserve
We have earned a well-deserved reputation for
the friendliness and care offered to our guests by our
management and staff. This is one of the most important
aspects of the style and service offered by each and every
SOPA destination
The lodge is
located 206 km south of the Equator on the eastern boundary of
the Masai Mara Game Reserve in south-western Kenya, 2km from the
Oloolaimutia Gate. The Reserve, the best known game area in East
Africa, is 1,120 sq. kms of prime wildlife-viewing territory
bordering on the Serengeti National Park
Via a tarmac road from Nairobi to Narok and an
all weather road thereafter it takes about five hours The
alternative is a one hour scheduled or chartered flight from
Nairobi to Keekorok airstrip from where transfers to the lodge
can be arranged with prior notice
The lodge has an altitude of 2,104 meters (6,400 feet) above
sea level and, because of the cool breezes through the valley
it is sited in, enjoys warm days and cool evenings. The April
/ June, October / November rainy seasons ensure that the
Reserve is verdant almost throughout the year. Only the
lightest of clothes are recommended although a light sweater
might be needed for early mornings and evenings. More formal
attire might be advisable for cocktails and theme evenings
while swimwear is a must by the pool
The lodge has 200 beds by way of 77 rooms, 12 suites and 1
Presidential suite, all of which are 'rondavel' style and have
en-suite bathroom facilities which provide shaving sockets and
hairdryers. Every room and suite has a private, elevated
verandah with splendid views across the valley and on which
guests can relax, sunbathe and watch resident birds and
wildlife. Mini-bars are also available in each room
Facilities :
The lodge has direct-dial telephone facilities as well as
satellite television and video options.Lodge generators
provide 240volts, 50 cycles 24 hours a day. Our water supply
comes from nearby springs but guests are advised not to drink
from the taps. Instead, filtered water is provided in flasks
in every room and bottled water is available for sale. We
welcome kids of all ages and can provide both special meals at
convenient times and baby sitters on request. Our Guest Shop
stocks a wide selection of curios, gift items, clothing, film
and toiletries. The lodge has a freeform, fresh-water pool
which offers spectacular views over the valley. We can supply
both petrol and diesel fuels and can carry out most minor
repairs, Balloon safaris, visits to Masai manyattas and
walking safaris can be arranged through reception. The lodge
has a 160 sq metre (1,500 sq feet) conference room as well as
other designated areas for conferences, presentations,
cocktail parties and private functions which can host upwards
of 120 guests. Over and above this we can provide and cater
for any size of birthday or anniversary party, bush
breakfasts, lunches or bar-b-ques, sundowner cocktail parties,
gala dinners or theme evenings.
